Mali

SUMMARY

Mali had a population of 12.0 million in 2004, with about 64% of the population below the poverty line. The GDP per capita is US$900. The GDP growth rate is about 0.5%.

Malaria is endemic throughout the more populated southern half of the country, with over 90% of the total population at risk of stable endemic malaria. Malaria accounts for 33% of doctor-patient consultations and, according to the MOH, is responsible for 13% of all mortality and 15.6% of morbidity in Mali.

The National Malaria Control program includes insecticide treated mosquito nets as a key strategy for malaria control. In April 2001, the value-added tax (VAT) and tariffs were lifted from both imported and locally produced mosquito nets to reduce costs and facilitate greater access to impregnated mosquito nets. However, insecticide retreatment taxes still remain at 5% tariff and 18% VAT. To date Mali is among only 17 nations who have removed taxes on initial ITNs.

NetMark's Work in Mali

According to the DHS over 50% of Malian households own at least one mosquito net; very few of them are treated. NetMark is working with its partners in support of the National Malaria Control Programme to create a sustainable market for ITNs. NetMark is also coordinating efforts with PSI and others to ensure maximum impact.

Summary of PSI/NetMark Collaboration For The Social Marketing of ITNs in Mali

Industries Kulubali
Contact: Tieman Coulibaly, Director
Immeuble ABK 1 #205 Hamdallaye - Bamako
Tel: (223) 229 75 68/ 674 04 70 / 640 20 25
Fax: (223) 223 76 79
Email : tieman@cefib.com

ITN Product Sold: Sentinelle
Price range: $4.76 – $7.62

Ets. Simpara
Contact: Mamadou Simpara, Director
Immeuble Aicha Malinke – BP E3812 - Bamako
Tel: (223) 222 45 15 / 675 13 11
Fax: (223) 222 01 87
Email: msimpara@cefib.com

ITN Product Sold: PermaNet
Price range: $6.23 – $12.45

NetMark/PSI

ITN Product Sold: KoTab treatment kit branded “Bloc"
Price range: $.50

Other Partners

Communication:
FCB
EXP Momentum

Governmental:
MOH
PNLP

Collaborating:
PSI
CARE